CORRECTION

Published 4:00 am, Sunday, February 26, 2006

-- In last Sunday's Book Review, a review of "The Rock From Mars" mischaracterized what the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter will do on March 10. It will orbit the planet. Also, the name of the NASA geologist who found the Mars rock was incorrect. The geologist's name is Robbie Score.

-- In last Sunday's Travel section, a photo of trail switchbacks that accompanied the story on Havasu Canyon, Ariz., was misidentified because of an editing error. The photo was taken in Zion National Park and should not have appeared with the story.

-- In the Feb. 12 Style section, a photo caption and story about bikini waxing misstated the last name of Nona Daron, owner of Flying Beauticians salon. The story also incorrectly stated the name of the LaBelle Day Spas and Salons.

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-- In today's Chronicle Magazine, the dining review of N.V. Restaurant and Lounge contains an incorrect noise rating. The rating should be three bells, which means that the noise, as measured by a hand-held noise level meter, is between 70 and 75 decibels.

-- In last Sunday's Magazine, the cover photo credit was incorrect. The photo was taken by Sharon Risedorph.

-- In last Sunday's Book Review, the reviewer of "Jesus Land: A Memoir" misstated how author Julia Scheeres' brother David found out that she had been molested by her other brother, Jerome. He found out from a school counselor. The reviewer was also incorrect in saying that David accused his sister of being a racist.

Clarification

-- In last Sunday's news section, a story on state Controller Steve Westly's investments should have noted that Mypoints.com was acquired by UAL Corp.'s United New Ventures in 2002 and exists today as a subsidiary of United Airlines.

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